Ghee Rice

Ghee Rice
Ghee Rice

Ghee Rice

Shanaz Rafiq
Indian style steamed rice flavored with ghee or clarified butter along with whole spices to make the rice aromatic. This rice is served with a curry.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Rice
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Sona masoori / basmati rice
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • Whole spices: 2 bay leaves 1 stick cinnamon, 3 cloves, 3 green cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 5 tablespoon ghee
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Wash and soak rice. (Sona masoori – 10 minutes & Basmati rice – 30 minutes)
  • Heat ghee in a large saucepan and add all the whole spices.
  • After a few seconds add chopped onion and then ginger. Fry till soft. (no need to brown)
  • Add the measured water, salt, and vinegar. Wait till the water starts to boil.
  • Add soaked rice to the water and stir.
  • Place the lid and cook on medium heat for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Once the water has dried up, gently stir and loosen the sides so that all the trapped steam in the rice escapes. Make 3 dents in the rice and again place the lid and cook on the lowest heat for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and gently lift up the rice so that the bottom portion comes on top.
  • Cover and let the rice rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve hot with any curry.
Keyword Rice

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